SOUTHWEST TYPE

5GP

Selection & Specification Data Substrates & Surface Preparation

Generic Type A gypsum based, Spray-applied Fire Resistive required that Southwest Type DK3 (spatter coat) is
Material (SFRM) designed for the fire protection of used. Also be sure that all roof work is completed
interior structural steel. Formulated and applied to and water tight before commencing installation
meet the minimum bond strength requirements of the of fire protection. Roof traffic shall be limited to
IBC Code listed in the High Rise Building Section" for maintenance after fire protection is applied and cured.
buildings up to 75' (22.9 m). No fireproofing shall be applied prior to completion of
Description A 15 lb./ft (240 kg/m) SFRM intended for the fire concrete work on steel floor decking.
protection of interior structural columns, beams, Painted/Primed Apply to painted/primed steel decking only if permitted
joists, decks, walls, roofs, girders, floors and pre- Steel Decks by the UL design. If the painted/primed deck is not an
cast concrete units. It is tested and certified for fire approved substrate, metal lath must first be secured
resistance ratings up to 4 hours. Southwest Type 5GP to the deck surfaces in accordance with the UL
is a trademark of the Southwest Fireproofing Products requirements.
Company. Painted/Primed Painted steel joists do not require adhesive, lath or
Features Durable cementitious formulation Steel Joists fastening devices. It is acceptable to apply directly to
Noncombustible steel joists.
Can be injected with Accelerator A-20 for fast set Painted/Primed Painted/primed structural steel is generally not
and increased yield (optional) Structural Steel approved by UL as an acceptable substrate for
Asbestos-free compliant with EPA and OSHA SFRMs unless the paint or primer was included in
Mineral Wool free no airborne fibers. the fire test and/or UL listed for SFRM applications
Styrene free no toxic decomposition gases to structural steel. UL has established conditions that
Economical Maintains project on budget must be satisfied for application to primed or painted
Design flexibility with over 100 UL designs structural steel, including: minimum bond strength
Color Non-Uniform Tan criteria; dimensional limitations for the structural
Finish Textured members; use of a bonding agent or adhesive such as
A/D Type TC-55 Sealer; use of metal lath to provide
Primer Primers are not required or recommended. If a a mechanical bond; or, use of mechanical breaks of
primer is specified, or steel is primed, bond strength metal lath strips or steel pins and disks. Refer to the
must meet minimum UL criteria. A/D Type TC-55 UL Fire Resistance Directory-Volume 1 for details or
Sealer is used as a primer/bonding agent to meet contact Carboline Technical Service before applying to
this requirement where specified. Southwest Type any painted/primed steel beams or columns.
DK3 (spatter coat) must be used as a primer/bonding
agent on cellular decks and roof decks per UL design
requirements. Contact Carboline Technical Service for Performance Data
further information. Southwest Fireproofing materials
Test Method Results
neither promote nor prevent corrosion. Fireproofing
ASTM 1042 DOD Classification Type 1, NCR 50,
should not be considered part of the corrosion
Class (a), Category A
protection system.
ASTM C384 Acoustics 0.37 @ 0.30" (7.6 mm)
Fireproofing Generally not required. In severely corrosive Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) 0.51 @ 0.45 (11.4 mm)
Topcoats atmospheres, consult Carboline Technical Service for ASTM E136 Combustibility Passed (non-combustible)
selection of coating most suitable for the operating 1
ASTM E605 Density 15 pcf (240 kg/m)
environment.
minimum average
Application 1/2" - 5/8" (12.7 - 15.9 mm) on initial pass ASTM E736 Cohesion/Adhesion >200 psf
Thickness ASTM E759 Deflection Passed
Limitations Not intended for permanent direct exposure to ASTM E760 Impact Passed
weather or excessive physical abuse beyond normal ASTM E761 Compresive Strength 3,700 psf (177 kPa)
construction cycles. Not recommended for use as ASTM E84 Surface Burning Flame Spread: 0
refractory cement or where operating temperatures Smoke Development: 0
exceed 200F (93C). ASTM E859 Air Erosion 0.00 g/ft (0.00 g/m)
ASTM E937 Corrosion Passed
Substrates & Surface Preparation ASTM G21 Fungi Resistance Passed (no growth)
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General Prior to application, all substrates must be clean and Air dry at ambient conditions to constant weight. Do not force cure. Use ASTM E605 Positive Bead
Displacement method utilizing #8 lead shot. Test density in accordance with AWCI Technical Manual
free of loose scale, dirt, oil, grease, condensation, 12-A (Standard Practice for the Testing and Inspection of Field Applied Sprayed Fire-Resistive
or any other substance that would impair adhesion. Materials, an Annotated Guide).
Contact Carboline Technical Service for further All values derived under controlled laboratory conditions.
Test reports and additional data available upon written request.
information. Fireproofing shall be applied to the
underside of roof deck assemblies only after all roofing
work has been completed, and all roof traffic has
ceased. When applying to flexible roof systems it is

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To the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein is true and accurate on the date of publication and is subject to change without prior notice. User must contact Carboline Company
to verify correctness before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to Carboline quality control. We assume no responsibility for
coverage, performance or injuries resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to replacement of products. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY CARBOLINE,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Carboline and Carboguard
are registered trademarks of Carboline Company.
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SOUTHWEST TYPE 5GP
Mixing & Thinning
Mixer 1. Use a minimum 12-16 cubic foot (340-453 liter)
heavy-duty mortar mixer capable of rotating at 40 rpm
with rubber tipped blades that wipe the sides.
2. Use continuous feed mixer. Contact Carboline
Technical Service for recommendation. Densities may
vary when using this type of mixing equipment.
Mixing Always mix with clean potable water. The mixer
shall be kept clean and free of any previously mixed
materials which may cause premature setting of
product. A 2 bag mix is recommended for paddle type
mixers. Mix time should be approximately 2 minutes
minutes at 40 rpm. Do not over mix. The material
volume should not go over center bar of mixer. Use
10 to 11 gallons (37.8 to 41.6 liters) of water per 50 lb.
(22.7 kg) bag. Add water to the mixer first with blades
stopped. With mixer turned on, add material to the
water and begin mixing.
Density For information and recommendations obtaining the
proper density and yield, contact the local Carboline
representative or Carboline Fireproofing Technical
Service.
Application Equipment Guidelines
Listed below are general equipment guidelines for the application of this product. Job site conditions
may require modifications to these guidelines to achieve the desired results.
Pump This material can be pumped with a wide range of
piston, rotor stator and squeeze pumps designed to
pump cement & plaster materials including:
Essick - model# FM9/FM5E (Rotor Stator/2L4)
Putzmeister - model# S5EV(Rotor Stator/2L6)
Hy-Flex - model# HZ-30E(Rotor Stator/2L6)
Hy-Flex - model# H320E (Piston)
Strong Mfg. - model# Spraymate 60 (Rotor Stator/2L6)
Airtech - model# Swinger (Piston)
Mayco - model# PF30 (Dual Piston)
Thomsen - model# PTV 700 (Dual Piston)
Marvel kit must be removed from piston pumps.
Ball Valves Ball valves should be located at the manifold and at
the end of the surge hose to facilitate cleaning of the
pump and/or hoses.
Material Hose Use 15 to 25 feet (4.5 m to 7.6 m) of 3 (76 mm) I.D.
or larger surge hose from the manifold. Follow with a
16 (406 mm) tapered fitting to a 2 (50 mm) I.D. hose
to the spray area. Taper to 15 to 20 feet (4.5 m to 6 m)
of minimum 1-1/4 or 1 (25 mm) whip hose.
Standpipe Use 3 (76 mm) I.D. aluminum tubing with quick
external disconnections. Elbows should be 3 (76 mm)
I.D. with minimum 36 (0.9 m).
Nozzle/Gun Use a minimum 1 (25 mm) I.D. plaster type nozzle
with shut off valve, swivel and air shut off valve.
Orifice Size and 9/16 to 5/8 (9.5 mm - 15.9 mm) I.D. blow-off tips
Shields (mini shields optional)
Compressor Compressor on pump must be capable of maintaining
minimum 30 psi (206 kPa) and 9 to 11 cfm at the
nozzle.
Air Line Use 5/8 (15.9 mm) I.D. hose with a minimum bursting
pressure of 100 psi (689 kPa).
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To the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein is true and accurate on the date of publication and is subject to change without prior notice. User must contact Carboline Company
to verify correctness before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to Carboline quality control. We assume no responsibility for
coverage, performance or injuries resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to replacement of products. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY CARBOLINE,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Carboline and Carboguard
are registered trademarks of Carboline Company.
Application Procedures
General Thicknesses of 1/2" - 5/8" (12.7 mm - 15.9 mm) or
less can be applied in one pass. When additional
coats are required to reach specified thickness, apply
subsequent coats after prior coat has set. If preceding
coat has dried, dampen the surface with water prior
to application of additional coats. Material can be
injected with Accelerator A-20 solution to increase
set time and yield. Refer to Southwest Fireproofing
Injection Procedures For High Production for detailed
instructions. Type DK3 (spatter coat) shall be applied
to all cellular floor units and to all roof deck systems
where indicated by the UL design. For complete
application instructions, refer to the Southwest
Fireproofing Products Field Application Manual.
Field Tests Test for thickness and density in accordance with the
applicable building code, AWCI Technical Manual 12-
A (Standard Practice for the Testing and Inspection
of Field Applied Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials, an
Annotated Guide), and ASTM E605 (Standard Test
Methods for Thickness and Density of Sprayed Fire-
Resistive Materials Applied to Structural Members).
Finishing Normally left as a sprayed texture finish.
Application Conditions
Condition Material Surface Ambient Humidity
Minimum 40 F (4 C) 40 F (4 C) 40 F (4 C) 0%
Maximum 100 F (38 C) 125 F (52 C) 110 F (43 C) 95%
Air and substrate temperatures shall be maintained 24 hours before, during and 24 hours after
application. Gypsum based products are susceptible to water and must be protected accordingly.
Contact Carboline Fireproofing Technical Service for recommendations.
Curing Schedule
Surface Temp. & 50% Dry to Recoat
Relative Humidity
77 F (25 C) 4 Hours
Recoat times will vary based upon ambient conditions and air movement. Material can be injected
with Accelerator A-20 for fast set time and increased yield.
Cleanup & Safety
Cleanup Pump, mixer and hoses should be cleaned with
potable water. Sponges should be run through the
hoses to remove any material remaining in the hoses.
Wet overspray must be cleaned up with clean, potable
water. Cured overspray material may be difficult to
remove and may require chipping or scraping to
remove.
Safety Follow all safety precautions on the Material Safety
Data Sheet. It is recommended that personal
protective equipment be worn, including spray suits,
gloves, eye protection and respirators.
Overspray Adjacent surfaces shall be protected from damage
and overspray. Sprayed fireproofing materials may
be difficult to remove from surfaces and may cause
damage to architectural finishes.
Ventilation In enclosed areas, ventilation shall not be less than 4
complete air exchanges per hour until the material is
dry.
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SOUTHWEST TYPE 5GP
Testing / Certification / Listing
Underwriters Tested in accordance with ASTM E119/UL 263 at
Laboratories, Inc. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and listed by UL in the
following designs (most commonly used in bold):
Protected Floor/Ceiling:
D739, D788 (Restrained/Unrestrained)
Additional designs: A702, D701, D703, D704, D705,
D706, D708, D709, D710, D711, D712, D715, D716,
D722, D723, D725, D726, D727, D728, D729, D730,
D740, D742, D743, D744, D745, D746, D747, D748,
D750, D751, D752, D753, D754, D756, D758, F817,
F818
Unprotected Floor/Ceiling:
D949 (Restrained/Unrestrained)
Additional designs: D905, D907, D909, D910, D916,
D917, D920, F906
Concrete Floor/Roof:
J718 (Restrained/Unrestrained)
Additional designs: G701, G702, G703, J701, J704,
J705, J706, J709, J919, J957, J966
Beam/Joist:
N791, S740 (Restrained/Unrestrained)
Additional designs: N401, N404, N706, N708, N732,
N736, N754, N756, N791, S701, S702, S715, S739
Protected Roof/Ceiling:
P741 (Restrained/Unrestrained)
Additional designs: P675, P676, P701, P708, P709,
P710, P711, P714, P717, R705
Unprotected Roof/Ceiling:
P921 (Restrained)
Additional designs: P901, P902, P907, P919, P920,
P923, P937
Metal Wall Assembly:
U703 (Restrained/Unrestrained)
Columns:
X771, Y725
Additional designs: X527, X701, X704, X722, X723,
X772, X751, X752, X808, X813, X819, X820, X821,
X822, Z805, Z806, Z807, Z810
City of New York MEA No. 55-04-M Vol. II (Wall)
MEA No. 56-04-M Vol. II (Beam and Floor/Ceiling)
MEA No. 409-02-M Vol. III (Columns and Roof/Ceiling

Packaging, Handling & Storage

Shelf Life 12 months
Shipping Weight 50 lb. (22.7 kg)
(Approximate)
Storage Store indoors in a dry environment between
32F - 125F (0C - 52C)
Material must be kept dry or clumping of material may occur.

Packaging 50 lb. (22.7 kg) bags

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To the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein is true and accurate on the date of publication and is subject to change without prior notice. User must contact Carboline Company
to verify correctness before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to Carboline quality control. We assume no responsibility for
coverage, performance or injuries resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to replacement of products. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY CARBOLINE,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Carboline and Carboguard
are registered trademarks of Carboline Company.
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